Foodservice Business Development Manager

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Foodservice Business Development Manager to drive sales in the East of England. This role offers an exciting opportunity to represent a leading oven manufacturer, working closely with various sectors including restaurants, coffee shops, and bakeries. You will have the autonomy to manage your territory, meet KPIs, and promote innovative equipment benefits. With a focus on personal and professional growth, this rapidly growing company aims to triple sales turnover in the next five years, providing ample opportunities for career progression. If you're passionate about the food industry and eager to make an impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Autonomy in Time Management

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in front or back of house in hospitality.
• Field-based sales experience in food or FMCG sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop business and create new sales in the foodservice sector.
• Consult with catering equipment dealers and key decision-makers.

Skills

Sales Experience

Food Industry Knowledge

Customer Relationship Management

Demonstration Skills

Education

Experience in Hospitality

Job description

Foodservice Business Development Manager, Cambridgeshire

Client: Focus Management Consultants

Location: Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f0ca52225715

Job Views: 12

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

This job is now CLOSED – for similar roles please check the Sales & Marketing function.

Spend your time in the foodservice sector where you’ll develop business, create new sales, demonstrate, and educate.

As Foodservice Business Development Manager and oven demonstrator for the East of England, you will represent a leading oven manufacturer supplying Deli’s, Gastro Pubs, Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Bakeries, Contract Caterers, Retail, and other sectors of the food industry.

This role suits a foodie with experience in front of or back of house in hospitality, along with field-based sales experience in food or FMCG sectors.

You’ll report to the Sales Manager and work with a leading Combi-Oven manufacturer, meeting and consulting with catering equipment dealers and key decision-makers across the food industry while demonstrating products.

Working towards regional sales objectives, action plans, and journey planning, you’ll target new business, promote innovative equipment benefits, provide technical support, and plan training courses for dealers, wholesalers, and end users.

This rapidly growing business aims to triple sales turnover in the next five years, offering opportunities for personal and professional growth, and career progression as they invest in their sales structure.

The main areas for business development include Peterborough, Norwich, Ipswich, Cambridgeshire, Colchester, and Chelmsford; living within these areas is essential.

You’ll be provided with a company vehicle and have autonomy to manage your time to meet territory targets and KPIs. Overnight stays will be required due to the nature of the business.

If you’re seeking an opportunity to learn, develop, and progress your career in the food industry, apply today with your CV or contact Neal directly for further discussion.